We often focus on the number of words a child says, but oftentimes parents have the question: ”Is HOW my child is saying this developmentally appropriate?”
On this episode, I welcome Melissa Minney, Speech Language Pathologist and Founder of Raising Little Talkers to discuss:
The difference between speech and language
Normal progression of speech sou ... Show More
Mar 18
Olympic Champion Elana Meyers Taylor on Winning a Gold Medal, Motherhood and the Power of a Village
What does it look like to balance Olympic competition, motherhood, and the unexpected realities of parenting? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor to talk about raising two children with disabilities, leaning on support, and how motherhood ch ... Show More
39m 49s
Mar 16
The Follow-Up: When Kids Won’t Sleep Alone
We’re talking about independent sleep for older babies and kids, why it often gets harder with age, and how to approach it in a way that supports both your child and your family. This is not about shutting the door and ignoring your child. It’s about teaching a skill gradually, c ... Show More
13m 4s
Sep 2022
Get your baby talking with The Speech Sisters
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week we are revisiting our most-downloaded episode from Dec. 1, 2021, as we prepare for our upcoming season: Transitions. In the new season of the podcast, we will take a look at transitions from diapers to potty, crib to bed, saying goodby ... Show More
25m 5s
Nov 2021
Teach a Child to Talk with 5 Strategies from Speech Therapist
Learn the top 5 evidence-based strategies to teach parents of late talkers. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #0421, as we discuss effective techniques to jumpst ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2023
How to Talk to Kids About Diets, Weight, and Food with Virginia Sole-Smith
I heard about Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, a few months ago and was so excited I immediately insisted on reading it and interviewing her. I’m a big fan of Virginia’s — she is a journalist, an author, a podcaster, the writer of th ... Show More
29m 12s
Nov 2014
#248 What Works To Help Toddlers Learn to Talk... Part 2!
In this week’s teachmetotalk podcast I'm continuing my series on what works to help toddlers learn to talk. Join me, pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of teachmetotalk.com, as I highlight strategies that are highly effective in helping late ... Show More
59 m
Oct 2018
#350 Effective Strategies for Jumpstarting Expressive Language in Toddlers
Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses effective techniques to treat expressive language delays in toddlers. When there are no other developmental red flags (like decreased interest in social interaction, increased activity level and ... Show More
1h 5m